The Divorce Capital of Every State
One of the more sobering realities of 21st-century American life is divorce. Marriages end over a host of issues, including infidelity, stress, money troubles, and personal changes by one or both partners over the…
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John Harrington
Best Picture at the Oscars the Year You Were Born
To keep the audience from turning in or switching the channel, the Oscars save the best for last. And on March 4, no doubt you will also stay up late to find out who…
Best Quarterback in Each Team’s History
The quarterback is the most important position in football, as indispensable in his sport as a goaltender is in hockey or a pitcher is in baseball. The quarterback is the on-field leader of the…
Closer Look: Why Are 3 Colorado Cities Among Most Livable in US?
Three Colorado cities — Centennial, Arvada, and Highlands Ranch — were among the top five cities to live in the United States, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. story. We looked at a…
Most Popular Oscar Winners of All Time
The Academy Awards are more than a month away, and the nominations won’t be known until January 23, but anticipation for the event is growing. This year’s ceremony, which will be held on March…
Song of the Year at the Grammys the Year You Were Born
The Grammy Award for Song of the Year is one of the most prestigious awards the music industry can bestow, akin to a movie winning Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Song of the…
50 Biggest Elections in the World
Democracy in all its forms has been celebrated since it became a core principle of Greek society over 1,500 years ago. Today, whether or not citizens are granted the right to choose their leader…
50 Most Popular 2018 Grammy Nominees
Awards season is upon us, and after the activism and serious nature of the Golden Globes, it’s time to get ready for the the Grammys. The 60th annual Grammy Awards ceremony will be held…
25 Biggest Layoffs in the Last Year
The U.S. labor market has been in a sustained recovery. The nation has added jobs for 87 straight months — the longest streak on record, according to the Labor Department, and the unemployment rate…
A Closer Look: Why Drunk Driving Deaths Happen in Some States More Than Others
A recent report about alcohol-impaired driving from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration contained some good news and some bad news. The good news is driving-crash fatalities involving alcohol accounted for 28% of all…
25 Best Toys for Cats
Toys for cats are catnip for the pets industry. Americans bought about $1 billion in toys for dogs and cats in 2016, an 18% increase from 2011, according to market research firm Packaged Facts.…
20 Companies That Turned Their Fortunes Around in 2017
Turning around the fortunes of a struggling company can be a daunting task. It can mean changing the company’s culture, laying off workers, or paring management — upheavals that can roil a business for…
50 Worst Action Movies of All Time
Action movies historically have not relied on strong acting, subtle plot development, period costumes, or memorable songs to keep their audiences engaged. Action films usually lean on a riveting plot, a charismatic hero, a…
Best Chinese Restaurant in Every State
If it seems like there’s a Chinese restaurant on every street in America, that’s understandable. There are approximately 41,000 Chinese eateries in the United States, according to research by 24/7 Wall St. In recognition…
A Closer Look: Why Does Public Television Have More Longest-Running Shows Than Other Channels
Television executives seek programs that can run for several seasons, yet 11 of the 50 longest running primetime shows of all time have appeared on the not-for-profit public television channel PBS. PBS programs are…
21 Movies Coming Out This Holiday Season
Once the presents are unwrapped, the chestnuts cracked open, and the eggnog quaffed, holiday merrymakers head to the movies. The holiday movie season used to be secondary to the summer, when escapist blockbusters awaited…
A Closer Look: Why Are Many Megachurches Located in the Sun Belt?
Many of the biggest churches, or megachurches, in the United States are located in the South or Southwest, an area often referred to as the Sun Belt. The presence of these churches in this…
Biggest Christmas Tree in Every State
The lighting of the Christmas, or holiday, tree is one of the most anticipated and festive events for communities across the nation. Outside of parades honoring veterans or fireworks displays on July 4, few…
Closer Look: Why Are Women Underrepresented in Some Industries More Than Others
Women are significantly underrepresented in senior leadership at American companies. According to progressive public policy research and advocacy organization Center for American Progress, just 14.6% of executive officers in the United States are women,…
20 Facts You Need to Know About ‘Casablanca’
November 26 marks the 75th anniversary of the premier of the wartime drama “Casablanca,’’ one of the greatest, most beloved, most quoted — and misquoted — movies of all time. The film is based…